2014 BMW R NineT – Unveiled

BMW unwrapped its newest motorcycle in Berlin today, the BMW R Nine T, built to celebrate “90 years of BMW Motorrad.”

BMW R Nine T is powered by an air and oil cooled Boxer engine with 2-cylinder, 4-stroke flat engine. The same Boxer engine powered BMW’s first ever motorcycle, the 1923 BMW R 32. Its 110hp, 1170cc twin engine delivers lot of torque as intended – 119Nm at 6,000rpm. R Nine T is capable of going at speed of above 125mph.

R Nine T comes with a tubular steel frame, with Boxer engine doubling as a stressed member of the chassis. Four section frame is made up of one front and three rear sections. Pillion frame is removable for additional customization. Removable rear frame adds space for 6 inch rims according BMW. Customization is encouraged and expected by BMW for the R Nine T.

The exhaust system on the left side of bike can be adjusted to lower or raise its position. Two silencers are stacked on top of each to give it a sport look. With customization being a main theme for the R Nine T, a titanium Akrapovic sports exhaust system can be found in the accessory catalog.

Other notable features includes, upside down fork, BMW Motorrad paralever with single-sided swing arm and central spring strut. The shaftdrive housing of the Boxer comes with three mounting points and can be used to attach a license plate bracket.